Robert Sidney Mellette grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. He studied theater, and pursued careers at one time or another as Actor, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Director, and Producer before realizing there was no money in theater, and just as much art in film. "Jacks or Better" is Robert’s first film.  More on Robert

Producer’s Bio

Hilton H. Smith grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. He studied theater and film at UCLA, and has been working below the line in Film and Television for the past 14 years. Currently Hilton works as a Co-Producer on the CBS series Family Law, while pursuing his independent film career.

Director of Photography’s Bio

David M. Russell has over 20 years experience in the film business. His career highlights include working with Costa Gavras on both Betrayed and Music Box. He has been a director of photography for eight years, shooting features and music videos, as well as award-winning commercials in both the United States and New Zealand. His first feature as director of photography, Lady Mary, was a winner at the Houston Film Festival.

 
Writer/director Robert Sidney Mellette (left) and 
Producer Hilton H. Smith (right) accept the 
Best Cinematography award from 
Riverrun International Film Festival director
Gene D'Onofrio on behalf of David M. Russell.